Broward Beach Conditions

lol, hau hope not but most likely they will edit.

Nice going hau with the sticker, what a bunch of a-holes. Next time get in the boat and bring the yak aboard, then let them turn the yak upside down and shake it really good.

You need a life jacket on a kayak?

I hope they didn't misunderstand and think that by "spearfishing company" you meant that we're a commercial fishing outfit. Maybe that's why you got searched so hard.

They always get like that before mini season. I'm sure it will be a circus out there tomorrow.

im so over that crap,, That makes me so upset i cant explain it. i know this seems unrealistic to say but cant they recognize and respect someone who looks like they belong in the ocean,,, its not like haus a 14 year old kid with his dads speargun, no flag up, and a yak full of 7 inch hogs. He clearly shouldnt be "effed" with (regards to Don Paul's cursing wishes). And ive seen hau in enough situations to know he was COMPLETELY complient and respectful, which in the end is best cause it saves time and headache but i dont think my temperr would of handled that situation,, i think i would of been runnning my mouth.

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steven I completely agree...I am so glad hau was stopped instead of me, not only does it make us all look good (he is more equipped and ready than anyone on a 24 ft boat) but because he handles it well...I get annoyed at the tone and attitude...if you come over and search me, fine, if you come over to me like I am a poacher without any reason other than the fact that I am in the water...then we have a problem....I have filed many officer complaints and will continue to do so each and every time I am treated discourteously...

Though I agree with you guys I feel we forget how many A-holes these guys deal with on a daily basis and perhaps speaking to them in hostile ways just adds to that. I use to do similar work (inspections of vehicles) on a closed military base and when everyone (and most do) give you crap it is hard to be courteous; plus they/we are trained to approach every person as a possible threat; this is for safety so not to let your guard down. I have a buddy that is a FWC officer and he could vow for how hard it is to deal with people like that every day. At some point you just want to go and get it done and not worry about pleasantries because 90% of the people there will be rude just b/c you stopped them. In the work I did, and I am sure there's is similar, those who are being nice may be attempting to hide something; so overall being nice about things isn't really in the cards and is just part of being on the water; though an annoying part. My buddy Mike and I would get stopped every time we went out fishing by Marine Patrol back home. Some officers do take being an ### hole as part of their job requirements though and take it too far. Catch 22 I guess.

F*^% the police!

i hear what your saying,, it just seems like if you dont know how to cope and deal with old people then dont woork in a nursing home,, and if u dont know how to differentiate(to some extent) between possible threats and a person alone iin a kayak a mile out into the ocean, then maybe law enforcemnt wasnt a great choice. A lot of FWC guys ive met give me the vibe that they could be doing anyjob and hating it just as much. on the other hand theres been a few pretty mellow ones that saw clearly that everythings in order and recognized theres no need to hastle.

yeah some of my fav. ocean days produced no fish,, also i came by the beacch jsut to sulk a little before class and had a good laugh at the huge sport fishing boats all within a 2 min swim distance from shore,, lol ppl are such tools.
glad u had fun on the water brother!

Some mini season pics from day 1

nice! fishingdude.!

Thanks guys! I will be heading out tomorrow out of Port Everglades to hopefully shoot my first wahoo. But we'll probably end up with just a bunch of dinky dolphin lol. Story of all my bluewater trips!